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Speed reduction measures in Ballyholland welcomed

04-Jan-2017
Local Councillor Sinéad Ennis has welcomed the speed reduction measures put in place in Ballyholland. There has been rising tensions in the Ballyholland area regarding speeding motorists and the safety of children catching the school bus at Rockfield ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Foster should stand aside’ – Conor Murphy

03-Jan-2017
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has stated that Arlene Foster should stand aside to facilitate an independent investigation into the RHI fiasco. The Newry & Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “The DUP are in denial about the mounting public outrage ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Warning over use of knives after Newry stabbing

03-Jan-2017
Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady has warned people of the dangers of knife crime and the use of knives on our streets. He was speaking after a stabbing incident in Newry. Detectives launched an appeal for witnesses following a serious ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Traffic calming measures for Hilltown welcomed

02-Jan-2017
Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has welcomed traffic calming measures in line for Hilltown after it was confirmed by the Department of Infrastructure. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “We have been fighting for traffic calming through Hilltown for ... read more
Source: Newry Times

NI Water explains £13.5m local investment at council meeting

02-Jan-2017
NI Water recently attended the regular meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in Downpatrick to update members on local investment worth over £13 million this year. Ronan Larkin, NI Water’s Director of Finance and Regulation, who addressed ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Barnardo’s Newry appeal for unwanted Christmas gifts

02-Jan-2017
Almost one in two people throw away or forget an unsuitable Christmas gift that could help vulnerable children and young people according to a new survey by Barnardo’s. Barnardo’s is appealing to people from the Newry area to donate unsuitable gifts ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry: Men taken to hospital with stab wounds following altercation

31-Dec-2016
Three men are taken to hospital with stab wounds following an altercation in Newry, County ... read more
Source: BBC

‘Play your part in ‘Rates Rethink’ process’ – Ó Muilleoir

23-Dec-2016
Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has published a consultation paper on the package of measures announced on the 22nd November. This initiates a nine week consultation period, ending on 16th February 2016. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Youth Film Project launched in Newry

23-Dec-2016
The Neighbourhood Renewal Intercommunity Youth film project has been launched by Chairperson of Newry Mourne and Down District Council Cllr Gillian Fitzpatrick along with Catherine McInerney, Deputy principal Department for Communities. The project was ... read more
Source: Newry Times

€23m funding for cross-border greenway linking Newry to Carlingford

23-Dec-2016
The EU’s INTERREG VA Programme has offered approximately €23.27 million in funding for three new cross-border greenway projects that will open up new sustainable travel routes for both cyclists and pedestrians. Greenways are corridors of land that ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Kennedy welcomes Justice Minister to Newry and Armagh

22-Dec-2016
The Ulster Unionist MLA for Newry & Armagh, Danny Kennedy MLA, welcomed the Minister for Justice Claire Sugden MLA to his constituency office in Markethill to meet with representatives from Victim’s families in the area. The meeting was requested ... read more
Source: Newry Times

£6m Ballydougan to Newry Water Improvement Scheme complete

22-Dec-2016
NI Water has announced the completion of the £6m Ballydougan to Newry Trunk Main and overall Water Improvement Scheme, which is a major investment to upgrade the water storage and supply network for customers in Newry city and surrounding areas. This ... read more
Source: Newry Times

77 year old woman rescued from house fire in Rostrevor

22-Dec-2016
A 77 year old woman has been rescued from a fire in Rostrevor by Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. NIFRS received a call at 4.36am yesterday (21st December 2016) to attend a house fire in Cherry Hill, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint. Two Appliances from ... read more
Source: Newry Times

It takes only seconds for a toddler to lose their life on a blind cord – make your home safe

21-Dec-2016
The dangers associated with blind cords are being highlighted in a video being launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA), in association with local councils in Northern Ireland, to encourage everyone to make their home blind cord safe. Speaking to Newry ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Review of payment appeals system announced

21-Dec-2016
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that she has commissioned a review of the process by which farmers can ask DAERA to reconsider a decision of an area-based payment. Speaking to Newry Times, Miss McIlveen said, “Whilst the current ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry business community raises £100k for local causes

21-Dec-2016
Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade recently hosted more than 700 patrons at the 17th Annual Christmas Charity Dinner in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry. After breaking the £1 million fundraising target for local charities two years ago, people were ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Christmas event for Newry children with Autism

21-Dec-2016
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust recently hosted a Christmas event for children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Drivers urged to take care on roads over Christmas

20-Dec-2016
Newry & Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has appealed to both drivers and pedestrians to take extra care on the roads over the Christmas period. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “Too many of our families have lost and continue to lose loved ... read more
Source: Newry Times

£1.2m Housing Executive investment launched in Newry

20-Dec-2016
A new £1.2million investment by the Housing Executive has been launched in Newry to enhance the area of Carnagat. Over a four week period, work will commence at Ardcarne Park in what will be the largest single investment by the Housing Executive in the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

£700k funding announced for Burren and Kilcoo community hubs

20-Dec-2016
Sinn Féin MLA for South Down Caitríona Ruane has welcomed the announcement of new funding for Burren and Kilcoo totalling over £700,000 from Space and Place. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “I am delighted to welcome this funding to Burren ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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